Pull Request Comments

Qlty can automatically add informative code coverage comments to your GitHub pull requests. These comments provide immediate visibility into how code changes affect your test coverage without leaving GitHub.

Benefits of PR Comments

Immediate feedback: See file-level coverage information directly in your PR
Increased visibility: Integrate coverage data into your PR comment threads
Actionable insights: Identify files in the PR with low coverage that need attention

Example PR Comment

Here’s an example of a Qlty coverage comment on a pull request:

Enabling PR Comments

To enable pull request comments:

Go to your project in Qlty
Navigate to “Project Settings” > “Comments”
Toggle “Summary Comments” on

Advanced Features

Comment Updates

Qlty automatically updates the PR comment when:

New coverage data is uploaded for the PR
The PR is updated with new commits
Coverage metrics change due to new tests

This ensures the comment always shows the most current information.

Customizing Comment Templates

For organizations with specific needs, Qlty supports custom comment templates. Contact our support team to learn more about this enterprise feature.

Combining with Commit Statuses

For a complete quality gate system, combine PR comments with commit statuses:

Commit statuses: Enforce coverage requirements before merging
PR comments: Provide detailed information to help developers meet those requirements

This combination creates a powerful feedback loop that improves code quality and test coverage.

Troubleshooting

Comment Not Appearing

If you don’t see the PR comment:

Ensure the Qlty GitHub App is installed on that specific repository
Verify that a coverage report was successfully uploaded for the PR
Check that PR summary comments are enabled in your project settings

Outdated Information

If the comment shows outdated information:

Ensure your CI is uploading coverage reports for the latest commit
Verify the correct commit SHA is being reported with the coverage data